Multiple choice

Which of the following differences between living and non-living objects is/are not true? (a) In living beings, growth is from inside whereas in non-living beings, the growth is seen from outside. (b) The chemicals within a living organism undergo a continuous change whereas no such change is seen in non-living objects. (c) All living and non-living organisms respond to external stimuli.

  1. Only a

  2. Only c

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Both 2 and 3

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is the correct answer, as c is false. Only living beings respond to an external stimuli, like light, heat, chemicals, other organisms, etc. These are examples of external stimuli.

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